With his tousled hair, cocky grin, and surprising abs hidden under a conservative button-down, bartender Cameron Reed is no stranger to the attention of women.

He dates, but never gets serious, claiming that he’s too focused on his studies. But it’s not really school that preoccupies him; it’s sensual fantasies of his best friend’s sister.

Mina Silver might be absolutely off-limits because of her overprotective brother and father, but that doesn’t stop Cam from imagining the feel of her in his arms, the brush of his lips over her soft skin, or the sparks that would fly between them if he ever got her into bed.

But for Cam, the bonds of family and friendship are sacrosanct, and there is no way that he’d ever violate his friend’s trust. Or would he?

Because with love on the line, maybe it’s time for Cam to break a few rules.

Taking a risk never felt so right.

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REVIEW

If only I was 20 years younger, I would certainly give Mina a run for her money for Cam!!!! Hot, adorable book geek that he is, he’s studying library science for heaven’s sake!!!!

Cam has had a huge crush on Mina for most of his life, as the little (just, as they are twins) sister of his best friend, Cam has refrained from acting on his feelings for this reason and also the belief that Mina views him as a second brother. However, the man of the month contest opens Mina’s eyes to the hotness that is Cam.

Cam is hiding an alpha under his mild-mannered exterior which fuels the fire between himself and Mina. Unfortunately, both Cam and Mina have a few issues stemming from their childhood and resulting in the need to prove themselves as they enter adulthood by way of their careers. Both have very specific career plans which they believe they are unable to deviate from as their perceptions are clouded by the insecurities of their upbringing.

The inclusion of the previous characters builds the series with each new story giving it a familiar feeling like welcoming a friend home ♥

Cam and Mina easily fit together and with the help of their friends are able to look past their own blinkered view of the future and the plans they have set themselves to realize that priorities change and plans can be altered to incorporate what is truly important, family, friends, and love.

I love the change in perspective for the epilogue to give a sneak peek of who will be next under the hammer, Start Me Up will be released on 27 Feb!!!!